Smith Haut Lafite Pessac Leognan Rouge 2005

Robert Parker 95
"This is another uncompromisingly made, gorgeous effort from Smith-Haut-Lafitte. The 2005's dense blue/purple color is accompanied by aromas of lead pencil shavings, espresso roast, blue and black fruits and violets. Rich and dense with good acidity, high but sweet tannin, and an underlying minerality that is a characteristic of a top Graves, this beauty requires 4-6 years of cellaring, and should keep for three decades or more."